American Farm Bureau Federation president Bob Stallman issued the following statement after the House voted to pass their farm-only farm bill. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock …
Changes to Crop and Price Forecasts
USDA made some changes to its previous crop and price forecasts. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk …
Ag Labor Survey
Farmers in many counties across the state continue to see agriculture labor shortages. Farmers and ranchers are reminded to let the California Farm Bureau Federation know about the shortages you’re …
Breaking News: House Approves Farm-Only Farm Bill
After hours of debate on several precise points, the House of Representatives votes to approve the farm-only Farm Bill. It comes after an earlier vote Thursday, to allow the removal …
Breaking News: House Votes to Split Farm Bill, Bill Debate Underway
The House of Representatives has voted in favor of the Farm Bill Rule, which removes the food stamps and nutrition programs from the bill. Members voted 223-195 in favor of …
Heat Affecting California Crops
High heat around the state is causing stress to many crops, but helping others. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Vilsack Against Split Farm Bill
The Agriculture Secretary is making his views known on both the idea of splitting nutrition programs from the “farm” bill and on the idea of simply extending the current extension. …
Obama’s Love of Vegetables
Forget about Barack, you can call the president “Broccoli Obama”. Cindy Zimmerman explains. Click to open or download audio report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Farm-Only Farm Bill a Possibility
It appears House Republican leaders may be moving forward with a plan to divide the Farm Bill. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report Sponsored ContentCIR …
Heat Illness Prevention
With the death last week of a farm worker in the central part of the state, attention is once again brought to heat illness risks. Sabrina Hill has more. Click …
Declines in Pasture and Rangeland Conditions
The western half of the country, especially California, is seeing further declines in the condition of pastures and rangelands. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report …
Possible Changes in Crop Outlook Report
Farmers and traders are speculating now on whether or not USDA will change its previous crop production and price forecasts when its new outlook report comes out Thursday. Gary Crawford …
Volunteers Needed for Yuba-Sutter Fair
People in Yuba and Sutter counties are invited to help out with an agriculture-themed exhibit hall at the Yuba-Sutter Fair. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk …
CDFA Taking Applications for China/Vietnam Trip
Have you ever wanted to go to China? The California Department of Food and Agriculture is taking applications from small businesses to be a part of their California Agricultural Trade …